Episode 140 – Wormholes! ARCTURUS 1991-2015

It has taken light years of travel, but we’ve finally reached Arcturus. For our 140th episode, Radical Research dives into the catalog of one of Norway’s longest-running institutions. Over the course of five full-length albums and a clutch of odds and sods, Arcturus has defined and redefined the possibilities of experimental heavy metal. This episode goes all-in, exploring the entire body of work of this beacon of Norweird. Note I: We wondered who released the second Arcturus album, La Masquerade Infernale, in the US, and it turns out, no one did until 5 years after its initial release (Candlelight Records, 2002).   Note II: Jeff’s Voivod book, ‘Always Moving: The Strange Multiverse of Voivod,’ is finally available. You can purchase a copy of the 540-page, 3-pound behemoth HERE: radicalresearch.org/voivod Note III: The Radical Research Patreon page is now set up and ready for your patronage. We are offering tiered subscription levels for those who want a set-it-and-forget-it donation option. As ever, if you choose to support us, we are humbled and grateful! patreon.com/RadicalResearchPodcast Note IV: we touched on Arcturus in these episodes, if you’re wanting more on these legends: Episode 76: Ulver’s Kristoffer Rygg Outside the Wolfpack https://www.radicalresearch.org/episode-76-ulvers-kristoffer-rygg-outside-the-wolf-pack/Episode 79: Simen Hestnaes aka ICS Vortex – 25 Years of Agility and Quirk https://www.radicalresearch.org/episode-79-simen-hestnaes-aka-ics-vortex-25-years-of-agility-and-quirk/ Music cited in order of appearance: “My Angel” (My Angel 7”, 1991) “Morax” (My Angel 7”, 1991) “Icebound Streams and Vapours Gray” (Constellation EP, 1994) “Naar Kulda Taar” (Constellation EP, 1994) “To Thou Who Dwellest in the Night” (Aspera Hiems Symfonia, 1996) “Du Nordavind” (Aspera Hiems Symfonia, 1996) “Master of Disguise” (La Masquerade Infernale, 1997) “Ad Astra” (La Masquerade Infernale, 1997) “Deception Genesis” (Disguised Masters, 1999) “Kinetic” (The Sham Mirrors, 2002) “For To End Yet Again” (The Sham Mirrors, 2002) “Evacuation Code Deciphered” (Sideshow Symphonies, 2005) “Hufsa” (Sideshow Symphonies, 2005) “Angst” (Arcturian, 2015) “Demon” (Arcturian, 2015) “The Journey” (Arcturian, 2015) Radical Research is a conversation about the inner- and outer-reaches of rock and metal music. This podcast is conceived and conducted by Jeff Wagner and Hunter Ginn. Though we consume music in a variety of ways, we give particular privilege to the immersive, full-album listening experience. Likewise, we believe that tangible music formats help provide the richest, most rewarding immersions and that music, artwork, and song titles cooperate to produce a singular effect on the listener. Great music is worth more than we ever pay for it.